Rewilding starts at home. Native plant gardens restore soil, support pollinators, and connect habitats. Explore the science of small-scale rewilding and discover our Rewilding Booklist. Learn how your yard can help bring back the wild. Continue reading "Rewildling Stories"
Native sunflower species vary widely in height, bloom time, and habitat, and they play a critical role in supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Their diversity and ecological value make them an essential addition to native gardens. Continue reading "8 Native Sunflowers That Support Pollinators and Birds"
In 2023, most of Bell Bowl Prairie in northern Illinois was removed for airport expansion. Conservationists salvaged its topsoil, moving it to Cedar Cliff Nature Preserve, where seeds and soil life are regenerating native plants from this rare, ancient Illinois ecosystem. Continue reading "When Advocacy Fails: Lessons from the Loss of Bell Bowl Prairie"
Rita Venable, Middle Tennessee Wild Ones member and author of Butterflies of Tennessee, blends humor and science to inspire native gardening. From field adventures to mentoring the next generation, she champions approachable, entertaining ways to connect people with butterflies and native plan. Continue reading "Rita Venable’s Path from Wildlife to Wild Ones"
July Native Plant News features native plant wins, threats, and research from across the U.S. Learn how Michigan climate studies are reshaping plant science, why wild parsnip outbreaks are raising alarms, and how a New Jersey traffic circle became a native garden. Plus, recovery success in North Carolina, biodiversity efforts in Illinois, and alpine plant conservation in New Hampshire. Continue reading "July 2025 Native Plant News"
Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring […] Continue reading "EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis"
Community science empowers people of all ages to observe nature, collect data, and support real research. From tracking monarchs to recording blooms, every observation helps protect native ecosystems and biodiversity. Continue reading "Community Science for All Ages"
Saratoga Springs, NY- Tucked within Saratoga Springs, New York, lies an inspiring transformation: A once-abandoned gas station turned vibrant pollinator haven. The SoBro Conservancy‘s inaugural public demonstration garden, the “SoBro Triangle,” symbolizes what dedicated community action can achieve. Continue reading "Garden Profile: SoBro Conservancy"
The presentation, "Growing the Native Plant Movement Together" highlights how turning lawns into habitat and taking individual eco-friendly actions can scale into lasting community impact. Learn how to deepen your role by connecting with others, inspiring participation in the native plant movement, and helping grow a nationwide effort to create healthier, more resilient landscapes that support biodiversity. Continue reading "Growing the Native Plant Movement Together"
June Native Plant News spotlights local action with national impact. From Virginia’s pollinator-friendly gardening tips to Michigan’s expanding Habitat Hero program, communities are finding creative ways to restore habitat. Alabama’s Bee City USA continues its native planting efforts, while a new NASA-led project aims to predict wetland collapse before it’s too late. Get to know foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), explore the staggering economic toll of invasive species, and learn why conservation groups are pushing back against the proposed sell-off of millions of acres of public land in the West. Continue reading "June 2025 Native Plant News"
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